As its massive solar facility continues to undergo development, the power generation arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is actively working with the grid operator to address any transmission concerns that may arise once the full capacity of its solar project comes...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has achieved a new milestone with the launch of its Toledo battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Visayas region. In a statement on Friday, May 8, MGen said its two-hour BESS facility in Cebu province was developed through its thermal subsidiary, Toledo Energy...
The power generation unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is stepping back from the direct bidding process for a prized coal concession in Antique province. Emmanuel V. Rubio, Meralco PowerGen Corp. president, said they will instead wait for the Consunji family’s mining unit to secure the...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) affirms its continued commitment to strengthening the country’s energy security through a diverse and forward-looking capacity strategy that aligns with evolving national policy directions amid rising global fuel costs and supply uncertainties. As the...
In an industry long dominated by men in hard hats and corner offices, a transformation is underway at Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN). Across the company’s operations—from control rooms to solar sites to the boardrooms where energy transition strategies are shaped—women are playing an...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has commenced the initial dispatch of electricity from its Terra Solar development, injecting much-needed capacity into the Philippine grid as the government moves to insulate the domestic economy from volatile global fuel markets. In a statement on Monday, March 30,...
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of JG Summit Holdings Inc., has transitioned 15 of its office buildings in Metro Manila to 100 percent renewable energy as it accelerates a portfolio-wide push toward environmental sustainability and long-term asset value. The transition, which...
As Filipinos gathered for some of the Visayas’ most iconic festivals, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) – through its thermal business units in Cebu and Panay – participated in three major cultural celebrations this season: Sinulog in Cebu, Dinagyang in Iloilo, and Ati-Atihan in Aklan. This...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the electricity-generating arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led power distributor, distanced itself from the congressional franchise investigation involving the company founded by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste. In a statement, MGen said ith olds no ownership stake in...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of Manila Electric Co., is finding ways to utilize the power capacity from its planned 1,200-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Quezon province after navigating regulatory and policy hurdles this year. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is expanding its solar power portfolio beyond Luzon and is also exploring a potential entry into waste-to-energy (WTE) development. MGen President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio said in an interview last week that its partnership with Saudi Arabian firm...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of Manila Electric Co., is strengthening its presence in Singapore, as it is set to finalize financing this week for its 670-megawatt (MW) gas plant on Jurong Island. In an interview, MGen President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio said that the combined...